BUCKLEY: Arthur Edward Buckley of Maidstone passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the age of 90 years. Arthur was predeceased by: his son, Don on January 31, 1996. Arthur is survived by: his loving wife, Jessie with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage; his daughters, Alison Morin; Marilyn (Jim) Wood and their children, Sheri and Lisa; Janice (Barry) McConnell and their children, Haley, Heather and Heidi; his son, Alan (Pat) Buckley and their children, Michelle, Laura and Jennifer; his daughter-in-law, Sandy (Terry) Wiltermuth and her children, Tyson, Jason and Dustin. Arthur is also survived by: his brothers, Roy and Syd Buckley; and his sisters, Doris Johnston and Joyce Addison. A Memorial Service was conducted from the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Maidstone, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 with Reverend Michael Stonhouse officiating. The honorary bearers were John's grandchildren, Sheri, Lisa, Haley, Heather, Heidi, Michelle, Laura, Jennifer, Tyson, Jason and Dustin. The eulogy was given by Alan Buckley and Marilyn Wood. An honour guard was provided by The Royal Canadian Legion. Donations in memory of Arthur may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society. Inturnment followed in the Maidstone Cemetery. Marshall's Funeral Home Ltd. administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all for the comforting thoughts during our family's bereavement. We appreciate the kindnesses of friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy. The donations to the Canadian Red Cross would be meaningful to Art, as their support was key to him as a Prisoner of War in WWII. We are also grateful to the staff at the Maidstone Hospital and Pine Island Lodge for their excellent care during Art's illness. We are thankful to everyone who was part of the wonderful funeral service including Reverend Stonhouse, The Maidstone Legion and Legion Ladies, Marilyn Owens the pianist and Scott Owens for his rendering of The Last Post. Thank you also to Marshall's Funeral Home for their support. Jessie and Family ____________________________________________________
